Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering: Recent submissions
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Effect of Wind and Temperature on the Macroscopic Properties and Microstructure of Lightweight Cellular Concrete during Pouring
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Lightweight cellular concrete (LCC) is widely used as a subgrade fill. It is susceptible to environmental factors such as wind and temperature during pouring, and unfavorable environmental factors can lead to deterioration ... -
Effect of UiO-66 and UiO-66-NH2 Synthesized Using In Situ Self-Assembly on the Mechanical Properties of Cement-Based Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To meet the demands of the construction industry for cement-based materials, nanomaterials are frequently used as additives to enhance the mechanical properties and durability of cement-based materials. This study investigates ... -
Effect of Three-Dimensional Porous Graphene on Chloride Diffusion and Sulfate Attack of Cement Mortar
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In this study, the barrier mechanism of cement mortar reinforced by three-dimensional porous graphene (3DPG) with unique structure was investigated. Various sizes of cement mortar samples were prepared, and the basic ... -
Effect of the Viscosity of Alkali Activators on the Particle Packing of Geopolymer Mortar
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The packing behavior of a particle system is significantly influenced by the particle size distribution (PSD) of the mix and the viscosity of the liquid. In this study, the effect of the viscosity of the commonly used ... -
Effect of the Original Clustering Degree of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement and Design Parameters on Properties of Recycled Asphalt Mixtures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has brought enormous potential economic and environmental benefits to society. However, the cluster phenomenon of RAP particles in recycled hot-mix asphalt (HMA) has limited the ... -
Effect of the Degree of Blending on the Performance of Epoxy Component–Modified Recycled Asphalt and Epoxy Component–Modified Recycled Asphalt Mixture
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The blending behavior of thermosetting epoxy asphalt in recycled mixtures is significantly different from that of thermoplastic asphalt. Investigations into the degree of blending (DOB) between epoxy asphalt and aged asphalt ... -
Effect of Stress Level on the Frost Resistance and Uniaxial Compressive Properties of Desert Sand Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Rapid freeze-thaw (F-T) tests were conducted to study the frost resistance of desert sand concrete (DSC) at different stress levels (SL), desert sand replacement rate (DSRR) and the number of F-T cycles. The impact of the ... -
Effect of Shape Memory on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Reinforced with Short Shape Memory Alloy Fibers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)To enhance the mechanical properties of concrete and inhibit the development of cracks, this study designed and prepared four kinds of shape memory alloy fiber–reinforced concrete (SMAFRC) with different volume contents ... -
Effect of Pyrophyllite Grain Size on the Mechanical Durability and Radiation-Shielding Properties of Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Concrete is the favored construction material, with more than 7 billion cubic meters manufactured annually. Aggregates constitute the crucial component of its structure and quality, responsible for its exceptional ... -
Effect of Phosphogypsum Whiskers as a Sustainability Modifier on the Performance of Asphalt and Asphalt Mixtures: Insights from an Organic Coating Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The development of modern chemical technology has raised the production of phosphogypsum (PSP) to a new level, while its inappropriate disposal would have a significant risk to the natural environment as hazardous solid ... -
Effect of NMH and DA Additives and Bitumen Aging on Cohesion and Adhesion Failures Using Surface Free Energy and Pull-Off Methods
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Moisture damage is closely related to bitumen cohesion and bitumen-aggregate adhesion. Aging is among the factors affecting the occurrence of adhesion and cohesion failure by changing the adhesion and cohesion characteristics ... -
Effect of Ionic Emulsifiers on the Stability of Emulsified Asphalt Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To investigate the effects of ionic emulsifiers on the stabilization of emulsified asphalt, this paper used the Materials Studio software package to model a two-layer structure consisting of asphalt-emulsifier-water-emul ... -
Effect of Graphene Nanosheets on the Abrasion Resistance of Concrete after Different Carbonation Times
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Concrete in hydraulic structures is not only abraded by water flow but also corroded by carbonation. It is designed to investigate the enhancement effect and mechanism of graphene nanosheets on the abrasion resistance for ... -
Effect of Glass and Basalt Fibers on the Bond–Slip Behavior of Steel Rebar in Eco-Friendly Fly Ash–Based Geopolymer Concrete: A Relative Comparison Using the Hinged Beam Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Geopolymers, a type of concrete extensively researched in recent years, demonstrate mechanical properties comparable to conventional concrete. It is widely acknowledged that the main aim of adding fibers to conventional ... -
Effect of Ferrite Phase Content on Hydration Reaction, Mechanical Properties, and Chloride-Binding Behavior of Ordinary Portland Cement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Ferrite phase (C4AF) minerals have a high resistance to chloride erosion, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the effect of C4AF mineral content on the hydration, mechanical properties, and chloride erosion resistance ... -
Effect of Different Alkali Equivalents on the Drying Shrinkage Properties of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The high shrinkage of metakaolin-based geopolymers (MKGs) dramatically limits their application as high-performance green cementitious materials. In this study, microscopic tests and microstructure analysis of the ... -
Effect of Corrosion on the Fatigue Behavior of G20Mn5QT Cast Steel Welded Connections and Fatigue Life Evaluation Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Corrosion fatigue experiments were conducted on a welded connection constructed of G20Mn5QT cast steel in 3.5% by weight NaCl solution. The corrosion fatigue fracture mechanism of the welded connection was determined. ... -
Effect of Carbonation on the Properties of Silty and Sandy Soils Treated with Lime and Cement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Laboratory investigations on the carbonation of lime- and cement-treated soils were mostly conducted by using a carbon dioxide content up to about 10%, which is much higher than atmospheric carbon dioxide (≈0.03%). Therefore, ... -
Effect of Binder Proportion and Composition on the Strength and Microstructure of Colloidal Nanosilver–Modified Mortar and Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The present study explores the application of colloidal nanosilver (cAgNPs) in cement composites and compares the performance with commercial silica nanoparticles (SiNPs). Unlike SiNPs, the addition of cAgNPs improves ... -
Effect of Aggregate Types on Energy Consumption and Environmental Burdens of Hot-Mix Asphalt Production
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study investigated the effect of specific heat capacity of different aggregates on energy consumption and fuel usage in the production of hot-mix asphalt (HMA). The research considered 11 aggregate types, including ...